[GingisK]

I did read the article; however, snide comments are just plain fun.

I do think that the culture in those days, such that it was, would have numerous reasons for separating heads from bodies. Given the reasons for this are not obvious, mass beheading still comes as no surprise.

[SunkenCiv]

Well, ya got me there. :^)

It *could* be that there was some kind of fun scavenger hunt before the graveside committal service...